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CD copyright protected playback problems ???????
Yup, there's been a lot of trouble because of copy protection. Ben Harper's CD is one of many that have been mentioned. The companies issuing these corrupted CDs are well aware of the problems they are causing. There are more than just a few home ... 
EMM Labs DAC6
I just saw the list of Best Sound rooms at the San Francisco show. (attendees' votes) I see a few other digital sources mentioned in the best rooms, but I don't see EMM mentioned anywhere...? Was EMM in any of the 28 rooms mentioned? 
I'm so confused....
Hi,You might want to mention a price range that you're considering, so that people can recommend a good player in that range. Also, new or used? 
What do you think of Metronome digital products?
I heard about quality control problems and weird remote function with Metronome. Hopefully you'll get some more feedback to deny of confirm..... 
yba cd3 or Audio Aero Prima cd player?
The YBA 3 is dated technology. It was good for its time, but YBA isn't keeping up in the digital performance dept. any more. The Prima will murder it. 
EMM Labs DAC6
Thanks for your input Mike. It's nice to hear from someone who apparently has a good grounding in Analog playback making the comparison!! 
Seperate Power Supply for Audio Aero Capital MK11
Virenk,I believe that the BDR cones are only threaded on, although someone might have put a little glue or something on the threads to secure them. If you're not worried about marking the cones up a bit, use a pair of vise grips and twist the litt... 
EMM Labs DAC6
TireguyI have seen some of the postings, and the hype is noteworthy at best. The over-excited chattering and subjective opinions offered will certainly not make my pulse race. I have heard the EMM gear. I have been to the shows and stores and I've... 
EMM Labs DAC6
Budrew:What answer...that it's not worth commenting-on? >;-)Or that people don't want to argue about the latest greatest digital thing that some dealers are pushing to make gullilble people with Audiophilia Nervosa switch-over and take a huge l... 
Good DVD changers to use as transports?
Hi, "Good" and "DVD changer" probably shouldn't be used in the same sentence. (SomeAudio Law or something ;-) Flimsy, feather-light DVD changers are made for convenience, not sound quality. Changers are good for parties, playing background music w... 
speaker hiss with audio aero capitole mkII
Ya, what Newbee said! :-) 
speaker hiss with audio aero capitole mkII
How old is the CD player? I think you can tell by the first four numbers in the serial number (0207/335 would mean July of 2002) The little tubes in the A.A. are supposed to be good for at least 10,000 hours (14 months of being on standby or in us... 
Audio Diversity - What is it?
SlappyYou're taking that one terminology or point out of context from the rest of the message. I didn't say the experienced ears are any better, I said that they will recognize the good points more quickly because they know what to listen-for; the... 
Audio Diversity - What is it?
Most people, and that includes a large number of the people who post here, don't have the experience with enough equipment to be able to offer a valid opinion on the differences between, and the quality of, "high end" components. At least some of ... 
Talk Me off the Ledge - A cry for help
I heard that table, and the cartridge supplied with it was horrible; it was bright and sibilant. But then, you gotta' figure that they aren't going to give you a great cartridge at the price that table sells-for.... Put it away as a spare and get ...